Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

In this capacity, the engineer will lead mechanical design efforts, coordinate with piping teams, and develop multidisciplinary deliverables such as equipment layouts, P&IDs, and construction specifications. Additional duties include quality‑control reviews, client interactions, vendor liaison, and supporting projects through construction, start‑up, and commissioning, with occasional travel to sites. • Lead mechanical engineering design on assigned power generation projects • Serve as lead engineer for projects of all sizes, overseeing deliverable development • Coordinate with mechanical piping design team to finalize engineering drawings • Collaborate across disciplines on equipment layouts, P&IDs, isometrics, and asset lists • Provide technical expertise for risk assessments, due diligence, and complex client solutions • Generate mechanical engineering deliverables from feasibility through detailed design • Develop construction specifications, equipment specs, and material requisitions • Support home office during construction, start‑up, and commissioning phases • Perform quality‑control reviews of work produced by others • Participate in project and client meetings and present technical information • Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies, and contractors • Assist with internal and external presentations • Travel occasionally to client or project sites

Key Responsibilities

• ▸mechanical design
• ▸piping coordination
• ▸equipment layouts
• ▸construction specs
• ▸quality control
• ▸client interaction

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess at least six years of experience in power‑generation mechanical design, with a preference for advanced degrees and a Professional Engineer license. Desired expertise includes combined‑cycle and nuclear plant design, mastery of industry codes, and proficiency with engineering software such as Thermoflow, Hysys, Caesar II, and BIM 360, as well as experience working in remote, multi‑discipline teams. • BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years relevant experience • Minimum experience in mechanical engineering for power generation facilities • Preferred Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred • 12+ years total experience with power generation facilities; 5+ years as technical mechanical lead • Experience designing combined‑cycle plants and nuclear generation stations • Expert knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, ASME, PIP, ANSI, ASTM, etc.) • Proficiency specifying rotating and static equipment and piping material specifications • Familiarity with diverse metallurgy and startup/commissioning field experience • Strong skills in Thermoflow, Hysys, Caesar II, Pipe‑Flo, AspenTech, or similar software • Experience with collaborative modeling tools such as Navisworks and BIM 360 • Proven ability to work in remote, multi‑discipline teams on complex programs

Requirements

• ▸pe license
• ▸thermoflow
• ▸hysys
• ▸bim360
• ▸power generation
• ▸combined cycle

Benefits

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is part of AECOM’s Energy practice, focusing on power‑generation projects that span traditional steam, thermal, and advanced nuclear technologies, including the innovative stellarator fusion plant partnership. The position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing remote work or placement in various U.S. Energy offices, with a primary location in New Orleans, LA. AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits suite that covers health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan, among other voluntary perks. The company emphasizes professional growth, offering award‑winning training, mentorship, and a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports career advancement. The position is classified as hybrid, with a compensation range of $135,000 to $165,000 annually. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. work authorization are not available. • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and stock purchase plan • No relocation assistance or employment sponsorship provided

Work Environment

Office Full-Time